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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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